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APRIL 19, 2024 • Associated Press

Wilmer Flores and Mike Yastrzemski help score four runs in eighth inning, extending Giants' lead over Diamondbacks

Wilmer Flores and Mike Yastrzemski help score four runs in eighth inning, extending Giants' lead over Diamondbacks

APRIL 19, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Starting after all Flores was added to the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Susan Slusser of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact It appeared that Flores would be held out of Monday's contest after taking a tumble Sunday afternoon, but he worked out before the game and ultimately got the green light. He'll man first base and bat fifth.

APRIL 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not in lineup Monday Flores (shoulder) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Dodgers, Shayna Rubin of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Flores injured his shoulder Sunday after tumbling into the dugout trying to catch a foul ball in the first inning. Tyler Fitzgerald will draw the start at first base and hit No. 9 in Monday's game against Dodgers left-hander James Paxton.

APRIL 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Conforto's grand slam, Lee's 1st MLB homer carry the Giants to a 9-6 win over the Padres

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MARCH 31, 2024 • Associated Press

Provides offense in loss Flores went 2-for-3 with a solo home run, an additional RBI and a walk in Friday's 6-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Flores was the only Giant to get a hit in the game, knocking an RBI single in the first inning and a solo home run in the third, both off Lance Lynn. Prior to Friday, Flores had gone just 2-for-18 over his last six games. The infielder has been one of the Giants' few steady hitters with a .284/.355/.510 slash line, 23 homers, 59 RBI, 51 runs scored and 22 doubles over 125 games this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Flores (knee) is starting at third base and batting third Wednesday against San Diego, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Flores missed two straight starts due to soreness in his right knee, but he was able to pinch hit during Tuesday's contest and will now return to the lineup Wednesday. The 32-year-old has been in a bit of a skid at the plate recently, going just 2-for-13 across his last six games.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out with sore knee Flores (knee) remains out of the lineup Tuesday against the Padres.

Impact Flores made an early exit from Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers with right knee discomfort and needs at least one more day of rest and treatment. J.D. Davis is playing third base Tuesday and batting third. LaMonte Wade will cover first base and hit leadoff.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Monday Flores (knee) isn't in the starting lineup for Monday's game against San Diego, John Shea of the San Francisco Chronicle reports.

Impact Flores was lifted from Sunday's series finale against the Dodgers due to discomfort in his right knee, and he'll be held out of the lineup Monday. The Giants have not revealed whether the utility man will be available off the bench if needed.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with knee discomfort Flores (knee) exited Sunday's game versus the Dodgers with right knee discomfort, Maria I. Guardado of MLB.com reports.

Impact Flores went 2-for-2 in the contest before he was replaced by J.D. Davis. It doesn't appear to be a long-term concern, but with the Giants fading fast in the wild-card race, Flores may get some extra time off over the last week of the season if he's not feeling 100 percent.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back from IL Flores (hamstring) allowed two runs on six hits while striking out seven over 5.0 innings in his last start Saturday against Double-A Richmond.

Impact Flores spent time on the 7-day IL while recovering from a hamstring injury, but he's been cleared to return to action. He owns a 4.65 ERA and 1.31 WHIP with a 90:32 K:BB across 89 innings in the minors so far this season.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will not start Monday Flores is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the Guardians.

Impact Flores has recorded five extra-base hits and a .884 OPS since the start of September, but he will get a breather after starting nine straight games for the Giants.

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Strong showing in win Flores went 3-for-4 with a two-run home run, a walk and an additional RBI in Friday's 9-8 win over the Rockies.

Impact Flores hasn't hit safely in consecutive contests in September, but he's gone 7-for-26 (.269) with three homers this month. The infielder got the Giants on the comeback trail with a sixth-inning blast and forced in the go-ahead run on a walk in the eighth. Flores' career year has him up to 22 long balls, 54 RBI, 49 runs scored and a .290/.356/.540 slash line through 108 games. He's collected at least 100 hits in three straight seasons, and in five campaigns in his career.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Wilmer Flores draws bases-loaded walk for go-ahead run, Giants come back twice to beat Rockies 9-8

Wilmer Flores drew a bases-loaded walk in the eighth from Evan Justice to bring home the go-ahead run after Mike Yastrzemski hit a tying RBI single that inning, and the San Francis...

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • Associated Press

Giants hit back-to-back-to-back homers in the sixth inning to tie the game against the Rockies

Giants hit back-to-back-to-back homers in the sixth inning to tie the game against the Rockies

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Homers in Tuesday's loss Flores went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, a double, a walk and two runs scored in Tuesday's 11-8 loss to the Cubs.

Impact Flores has drawn a walk in five straight games while adding a pair of solo homers in that span. He's hitting just .239 over his last 19 games, but that comes with a .535 slugging percentage, six homers and 12 RBI. For the season, the versatile infielder has a .288/.354/.535 slash line with 21 long balls, 51 RBI, 48 runs scored and 22 doubles, though he's yet to attempt a stolen base through 106 games.

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres Highlights

San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres Highlights

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Hits 20-homer mark for first time Flores went 1-for-4 with a solo home run and a walk in Friday's 7-3 loss to the Padres.

Impact The homer was Flores' 20th of the year, setting a new career high for the 32-year-old infielder. It also opened the scoring, but the Padres quickly took control of the game in their half of the first inning. Flores has swatted five homers over his last 15 games while batting .246 (14-for-57) in that span. Overall, he's maintained a .291/.352/.533 slash line with 50 RBI, 46 runs scored and 20 doubles through 102 games as one of the steadiest bats in the San Francisco lineup.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres Highlights

San Francisco Giants vs. San Diego Padres Highlights

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Kicks off rehab assignment Flores (hamstring) began a rehab assignment with High-A West Michigan on Tuesday, striking out one over two scoreless innings while giving up two hits and no walks.

Impact Flores' appearance for West Michigan was his first at any level since July 20 after he had been sidelined with a right hamstring strain. He remains on Double-A Erie's 7-day injured list but should be activated at some point in early September.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matches career high in homers Flores went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's 7-3 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Flores has been consistent and powerful lately, batting .289 with four homers and nine RBI over his last 10 games. He's matched his career high with 19 homers this season, and the infielder is a good bet to best that mark with over a month left in the campaign. He's slashing .299/.359/.543 with 48 RBI, 44 runs scored and 19 doubles through 97 contests, making his achievements slightly more impressive since he hasn't always had a clear path to playing time this year. Flores has primarily settled in at designated hitter over recent weeks.

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Giants' Wilmer Flores SMASHES a two-run home run to tie the game against the Braves

Giants' Wilmer Flores SMASHES a two-run home run to tie the game against the Braves

AUGUST 26, 2023 • FOX SPORTS